WWE Champion Sheamus spoke with John Sharp of PJStar.com discussing a number of topics including how he got his start in the business, becoming the first Irish born WWE Champion, the push the younger talents such as himself are getting, and so much more.
He spoke out about his start in the business, saying he thinks his career didn't start until 2005 instead of 2002, when he first started training. "There have been a lot of rumors about me starting my career in 2002. I don’t count it as a start to my career. I did it for a couple of weeks (back in 2002). I started in 2005 and (performed) in Dublin for Irish Whip Wrestling," Sheamus said.
"I kind of cut my teeth there and got to compete in front of crowds of 20 to 25 people. I got to compete against some of the guys who came over from the states. I went to the UK to All-Star Wrestling, and Fit Finley and (William) Regal were there. Finally, in April 2007, I got offered a developmental contract (with WWE) and moved to America. It took 21/2 years to do that, but I kept myself busy."
He also mentioned how it's like to have his own, unique look that nobody currently has in WWE. "Being different is everything and it is an advantage. Once you are different, that’s what you are all about," he said. "That’s why our shows are great. If everyone looked the same and did the same thing, what is the point?"
"When you look at a WWE show, you will see someone with a beautiful Irish tan like myself and someone like Randy Orton with the snake-like features and the Big Show and people like Evan Bourne who is like a rubber band and can do anything, and a big mouth piece like The Miz. If everyone looked the same with tans, what would be the point? It’s like watching the same movie over and over again."
Sheamus also mentions that he takes pride in being the first Irish born WWE Champion. "It meant everything. This has been a long journey. This is something I've always wanted to do, to be in the WWE since I was 4 or 5 years old," Sheamus said. "A lot of people will tell you to be realistic in school - that you can't do this or can't do that."
He continued, "They will tell you to find a 9-to-5 job and all of that. But we all have dreams. Realistically, they are thinking you are out of your mind. It's pretty hard in Dublin sometimes. You get knocked around sometimes. Going back as the first Irish-born WWE champion, it shows you that if you have a dream or a goal that you can achieve it."
He made some comments regarding WWE's push of the younger talents, mentioning the likes of The Nexus and putting over John Cena, Randy Orton, The Rock, Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels as paving the way for the wrestling business it is today. "I think it’s a good sign, and no matter what industry you are in, there is new talent coming no matter what," he said.
"Guys like Cena and Orton have done a good job. The NXT guys are a bunch of scumbags as far as I’m concerned. It’s always been … since the golden era of the ’80s, the logo of the WWE changed to the New Generation and guys like Bret “The Hitman” Hart and Shawn Michaels were coming through, and then to the Attitude Era of “Stone Cold” Steven Austin and The Rock. This is just another chapter in the WWE. As far as I’m concerned, I’m leading the flag. They’ll have to kick me out of the door there." To read the full story, visit PJStar.com
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